The Big Give Trust
Also known as: The Charitable Will Trust
for the public benefit, the relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of religion and such other charitable purposes which are exclusively charitable according to the law of England and Wales as the Trustees may from time to time determine (primarily, but not exclusively, by the making of grants to, or otherwise supporting, existing charities).
Activities & Mission
for the public benefit, the relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of religion and such other charitable purposes which are exclusively charitable according to the law of England and Wales as the Trustees may from time to time determine (primarily, but not exclusively, by the making of grants to, or otherwise supporting, existing charities).
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 65% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample: 222). How is this calculated?
Higher than 53% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 46% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £13,309,119 | £13,394,660 | £12,914,947 | £1,798,755 | £636,553 | 10 / 0 |
| 2024 | £10,303,361 | £9,910,380 | £9,502,695 | £1,884,296 | £693,022 | 10 / 5 |
| 2023 | £10,775,711 | £10,869,273 | £10,490,118 | £1,491,315 | £862,797 | 9 / 0 |
| 2022 | £6,794,677 | £5,486,381 | £5,309,390 | £1,584,877 | £796,227 | 7 / 0 |
| 2021 | £3,988,132 | £3,851,441 | £3,753,225 | £276,581 | £174,142 | 5 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Big Give Trust
What does The Big Give Trust do?
for the public benefit, the relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of religion and such other charitable purposes which are exclusively charitable according to the law of England and Wales as the Trustees may from time to time determine (primarily, but not exclusively, by the making of grants to, or otherwise supporting, existing charities).
How much income did The Big Give Trust report in 2025?
The Big Give Trust reported total income of £13.31m and reported expenditure of £13.39m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Big Give Trust?
The Big Give Trust has a program ratio of 97.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 65% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample of 222 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Big Give Trust registered as a charity?
The Big Give Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 June 2010 as charity number 1136547. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs The Big Give Trust?
The Big Give Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Big Give Trust operate?
The Big Give Trust operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Big Give Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Big Give Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1136547.
Details
27-29 MACKLIN STREET
LONDON
WC2B 5LX
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Also Known As
- The Charitable Will Trust
- The Big Give Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated